Errwood Hall: Then and Now
One of my favourite places to visit and explore is the Goyt Valley and the ruins of Errwood Hall estate, … Continue reading Errwood Hall: Then and Now
Category: local interest
A view of Ashwood Dale
Museum volunteer Ian Gregory reflects on a scene from Buxton’s past using a postcard from the collections: While working at … Continue reading A view of Ashwood Dale
What Comes Around …
One of the most frequent questions we get asked by visitors to Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is “what did … Continue reading What Comes Around …
Sculpture of Duke of Devonshire officially unveiled at Buxton Crescent Hotel | Buxton Advertiser
A bronze statue of the 5th Duke of Devonshire has been officially unveiled at Buxton’s newly restored Crescent Hotel. Read … Continue reading Sculpture of Duke of Devonshire officially unveiled at Buxton Crescent Hotel | Buxton Advertiser
Puttng colour into the past
My husband was a keen follower of the recent series “Terror” on tv …… I soon decided it was not … Continue reading Puttng colour into the past
A Brief History of Buxton Schools in Museum Objects
To acknowledge the heroic effort of teachers, parents, carers and support staff everywhere to keep children educated and safe throughout … Continue reading A Brief History of Buxton Schools in Museum Objects
Derbyshire Heavy Metal
Isobel investigates various museum objects made from lead and reveals the county’s connections with the stuff: Lead: one of many … Continue reading Derbyshire Heavy Metal
“True one-off” – Buxton bookseller Alastair Scrivener dies | Buxton Advertiser
After a stint selling books at a stall in Over Haddon “eccentric” Alastair took on the Victorian building – which … Continue reading “True one-off” – Buxton bookseller Alastair Scrivener dies | Buxton Advertiser
“True one-off” – Buxton bookseller Alastair Scrivener dies | Buxton Advertiser
After a stint selling books at a stall in Over Haddon “eccentric” Alastair took on the Victorian building – which … Continue reading “True one-off” – Buxton bookseller Alastair Scrivener dies | Buxton Advertiser
A Snowy Buxton Blog
Derbyshire Museums Manager Ros Westwood looks back at a time when Buxton folk had to deal with “proper snow.” Have … Continue reading A Snowy Buxton Blog
Exploring the Peak District from the Comfort of your Sofa
Being stuck at home, many of us have probably spent a lot of time online this year and hopefully learnt … Continue reading Exploring the Peak District from the Comfort of your Sofa
Love Letters in Derbyshire
The art of writing a love letter is perhaps something that has been lost in today’s digital age. These days, … Continue reading Love Letters in Derbyshire
The Lost Railways of Buxton and the Peak District
Buxton still benefits from a passenger train to Manchester with stops at the Derbyshire towns of Chapel-en-le-Frith and Whaley Bridge … Continue reading The Lost Railways of Buxton and the Peak District
The rhythmic sound of nature
It was on one recent cold, wet and windy weekend – typical weather for the Peak District – that I … Continue reading The rhythmic sound of nature
Exhibition X is Back!
For ten years, visitors to Buxton Museum and Art Gallery have been asking me “when is It coming back”? They … Continue reading Exhibition X is Back!
Smithys Cottage, Buxton, Peak District 